Calories in Ultimate Carrot Cake

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (73.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 319.7
  • Total Fat 17.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 24.8 mg
  • Sodium 259.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 43.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 33.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 300.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 19.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.7 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

At 319.7 calories per serving (1 Serving (73.0g)), Ultimate Carrot Cake is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 43.0g per serving (51.6% of calories), of which 33.0g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour Bleached (flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Cream Cheese (pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Water, Palm Oil, Eggs, Carrots, Pineapple (pineapple, Pineapple Juice), Pecans, Contains 2% or Less of: Beta-Carotene (color), Caramel Color, Cinnamon, Citric Acid, Corn Syrup, Cornstarch, Datem, Dextrose, Dried Carrots, Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Enzymes, Food Starch-Modified, Glycerin, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, High Oleic Sunflower And/or Canola Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Invert Sugar, Leavening (baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Mono- and Diglycerides, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Nonfat Milk, Orange Cocoa Confectionary (sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Lactose, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Paprika [color]), Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Polysorbate 60, Preservatives (potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate), Propylene Glycol Alginate, Salt, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Walnuts, Xanthan Gum, Yellow Corn Flour.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Artificial Colours ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Propionate

Artificial Colours: Caramel Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Polysorbate 60, Mono- And Diglycerides, Diglycerides, Datem, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Gum Arabic, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Pyrophosphate

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Ultimate Carrot Cake contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories319.7 kcal16%
Total Fat17.0 g22%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22%
Cholesterol24.8 mg8%
Sodium259.9 mg11%
Total Carbohydrate43.0 g16%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Total Sugars33.0 g66%
Protein2.0 g4%
Vitamin A300.0 IU6%
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Calcium19.7 mg2%
Iron0.7 mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Ultimate Carrot Cake accounts for 16% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 51.6% of the calories.

Fat 45.9%
Carbs 51.6%
Fat 45.9% Carbs 51.6% Protein 2.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 319.7 calories in Ultimate Carrot Cake? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 24.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 55.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 35.0 min
HIIT 29.6 min
Walking: 16 minutes per mile 50.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Ultimate Carrot Cake

How might Ultimate Carrot Cake affect blood sugar?

With 33g of sugar and minimal fiber (just 1g), this cake will cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. The refined wheat flour and simple sugars digest quickly without the fiber needed to slow glucose absorption, making it a high-glycemic food that's not ideal for blood sugar management.

Is Ultimate Carrot Cake suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

This cake contains dairy products including cream cheese and milk in the frosting and ingredients, so it's not suitable for people with lactose intolerance. Some ingredients like nonfat milk and milk in the orange cocoa confectionary add to the lactose content.

Is Ultimate Carrot Cake gluten-free?

No, this contains enriched wheat flour as the second ingredient, making it a gluten-containing product and unsuitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

What diets does Ultimate Carrot Cake suit?

This cake works for omnivorous and standard diets but isn't suited for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or low-sugar eating patterns. It's high in calories and sugar, so it's better as an occasional treat than a regular part of lower-calorie or blood-sugar-conscious diets.

What should I watch out for with Ultimate Carrot Cake?

This cake is very high in sugar at 33g per serving, which accounts for most of the 43g of carbohydrates. It also contains cream cheese frosting and multiple oils, making it calorie-dense at nearly 320 calories per 73g slice. The sodium content is moderate at 260mg, but the combination of added sugars and saturated fat means portion control is important.

Nutrition Q&A answers are based on USDA nutritional data and are for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.

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